- Nov 23, 2013 I have a Smith & Wesson 38 Special with a serial number of C1826. The only other numbers I can find on it 95225 with a E above the number when I release the cylinder. Any idea of the age and appoximat read more.
- Serial numbers for the.38 special Victory model began at about V1 in early 1942 and ran until VS811119 with a date of late August of 1945 (end of production). V1 to approximately V39,999 were predominately.38 S&W Caliber (I have observed revolvers in the 1-40000 range in.38 special caliber).
I have a Smith & Wesson 38 Special with a serial number of C1826. The only other numbers I can find on it 95225 with a E above the number when I release the cylinder. Any idea of the age and appoximately what it may be worth.
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- Low Estimate: $600.00
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- Realized:$1,080.00
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Colt 38 Special Ctg
Two (2) Smith & Wesson .38 Cal. Special CTG revolvers. 1st item: Smith & Wesson Special .38 caliber Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change revolver, serial no. 290483, bottom of butt, back of cylinder, and below ejector rod beneath barrel with B inspector mark, serial no. 9081, inside the crane and the frame. Round barrel with blued finish, stamped Smith & Wesson one side, 38 S&W Special CTG one side, bronze tone Smith & Wesson logo inlaid either side of checkered walnut grip, normal sights. Barrel length – 5'. Overall length – 12'. 2nd item: Smith & Wesson .38 caliber Special CTG revolver, serial No. K764549, bottom of grip and interior of cylinder frame with MOD 14-2, serial no. 5077, interior of cylinder frame with possible inspector initials AL. Round barrel with blued finish, stamped Smith & Wesson one side, 38 S&W Special CTG one side, silver tone Smith & Wesson logo inlaid either side of checkered walnut grip, normal sights. Barrel length – 5'. Overall length – 11'. Both items 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Majority of blue still present. 3/4' x 3/4 area of loss to bluing, back of frame near cylinder release. Loss to bluing, end of barrel. Bore is dark. Normal overall storage dings. Action appears good. 2nd item: Bluing in very good condition. Normal storage dings, areas of pitting, surface of barrel. Action good. Areas of possible waterstaning, largest 1/4', surface of frame near cylinder release.